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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive focused.
05/22/2026

Over Memorial Day Weekend, drive focused and designate a driver

The heat is here and a long three-day weekend is ahead to mark the unofficial start to summer. And with people planning road trips over Memorial Day weekend, we want to remind drivers to stay focused and expect the unexpected. But, before...
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Women discuss construction opportunities at ADOT expo
05/21/2026

ADOT expo panel highlights women in construction

Last week's ADOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Transportation Expo, themed "Road to Results: People, Projects and Progress," brought together more than 400 attendees ready to connect with industry leaders and explore project opportunities, build partnerships and make workforce connections.
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List of Adopt a Highway volunteers
05/18/2026

Welcome aboard: Meet the new volunteers

These dedicated groups are stepping up to make a positive impact by keeping highways clean. Join us in celebrating their commitment to Arizona and their communities.
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A massive dust storm approaches a highway, obscuring visibility and covering the landscape in dust.
07/19/2016

Not all dust storms are the same

You've probably heard of the a dust storm and a haboob. Did you know there are three different types of dust storms and how to tell them apart?
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Aerial image of roadway
07/18/2016

Transportation trivia: What's a freeway vs. a highway?

Is it a freeway or a highway? Let's discuss the similarities and differences and how ADOT goes about assigning the terms.
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Visibility during dust storm
07/15/2016

Spanish Blog: ¡CUIDE SU VIDA, ORÍLLESE!

Today’s blog, for our Spanish-speaking audience, covers tips on driving in a dust storm. It’s always best to avoid driving into a dust storm, but if you encounter one, you’ll know what actions to take.
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07/14/2016

Road Trip: The I-15 Virgin River Corridor is a hidden engineering marvel

When Arizona’s portion of I-15 opened to traffic in 1973, it was the most expensive rural interstate construction project to date.
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07/13/2016

Gaming and driving don't mix

Enjoy the new app, Pokémon Go, but be responsible and don't game and drive.
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07/13/2016

From the Director: FASTLANE grant monies coming to ADOT

ADOT is in line to receive a $54 million federal grant to help fund two key widening projects on Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Tucson.
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07/12/2016

The Quiet Man and the public invited to John Wayne Parkway project meeting

Information will be provided on the alignment revisions for the SR 347 at Union Pacific Railroad project on Thursday, July 14.
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07/11/2016

Art of Transportation: Majesty below the cliffs near US 89A

Today's Art of Transportation blog features a photograph taken between SR 89A and Lees Ferry.
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Girder installation at Bell and Grand
07/08/2016

Girder installation a big step forward for Bell/Grand project

Setting girders for an overpass carrying Bell Road across Grand Avenue (US 60) in Surprise is another sign that ADOT is on track to reopen Bell by November.
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07/07/2016

We now go live to ADOT...

At ADOT we’re always looking for ways better ways to communicate information about traffic restrictions, construction projects, and transportation.
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